Erin Harding
About Erin Harding
Erin Harding is a Product Manager at Hapara, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in education and product management, having previously held roles at various organizations including LitLife, Inc. and Imagine Easy Solutions.
Current Role at Hapara
Erin Harding has served as a Product Manager at Hapara since 2019. In this role, she works remotely and is responsible for coordinating with various teams, including Sales, Engagement, Professional Learning, and Support. Her efforts focus on aligning product offerings with user needs. She actively participates in the Hāpara Community to gather insights that inform product development and enhance user experience.
Previous Experience in Education and Product Management
Before joining Hapara, Erin Harding held several positions that contributed to her expertise in education and product management. She worked as Head of Content at Hapara from 2016 to 2019, and prior to that, she was a Project Manager at LitLife, Inc. from 2012 to 2013. Erin also served as an ELA Curriculum Specialist at Imagine Easy Solutions - EasyBib.com from 2015 to 2016, and held roles as a Student Teacher at Pavilion Central School District and Webster Central School District in 2010.
Education and Academic Background
Erin Harding earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature from the State University of New York College at Geneseo, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. This academic background provided her with a strong foundation in communication and critical thinking, which she applies in her current role in product management.
User Experience and Market Research Initiatives
In her current position, Erin Harding supports the UX team by conducting user testing to improve product usability. She engages in extensive market research through competitive analyses and direct conversations with educators. Her involvement in these initiatives helps ensure that product developments are aligned with the needs of users and educational institutions.
Engagement in Product Development Discussions
Erin Harding is actively involved in discussions related to product updates at Hapara. She has led discussions on new grading tools and participated in webinars that cover product initiatives. Her contributions include informative discussions about the introduction of the Digital Backpack, showcasing her commitment to enhancing the product offerings at Hapara.